SaaS companies: Want to sell to the U.S. federal government or DoD in 2025?

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You need more than a secure product. You need a fast, affordable, and trusted path to FedRAMP.

The federal landscape is evolving rapidly:

Executive Order 14179 is reshaping how agencies buy and govern AI.

FedRAMP 20X is adding automation, continuous monitoring, and uncertainty.

NIST 800-53 Rev 5 is now the minimum expected baseline for conducting business with the U.S. federal government. If you’re not already aligned to NIST 800-53 Rev 5, you won’t be competitive or even eligible for many federal opportunities.

Agencies want real-time, trustable data from vendors. They don't want PDFs and promises. That’s where Knox Systems comes in.

We help SaaS companies get to FedRAMP readiness in 90 days, for up to 90% less than the traditional path. And yes, you’ll be listed on the officialFedRAMP Marketplace when you're done.

With Knox, you get:
Automated NIST 800-53 mapping and full SSP generation
Support for AI compliance aligned with EO 14179
Continuous monitoring and Trust Center readiness
FedRAMP Moderate (or IL4/5) built-in from Day 1
A direct, guided path to authorization without drowning in audit prep

We turn compliance into a competitive edge—faster, smarter, and at a fraction of the cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do SaaS vendors need FedRAMP authorization to sell to the U.S. government?
FedRAMP ensures cloud service providers meet strict federal security standards, making authorization essential for selling SaaS solutions to agencies and DoD organizations.

2. How is Executive Order 14179 changing federal AI adoption?
EO 14179 is modernizing how agencies procure and govern AI technologies by emphasizing transparency, continuous monitoring, and stronger security accountability.

3. What role does NIST 800-53 Rev 5 play in federal compliance?
NIST 800-53 Rev 5 is now the required baseline for federal cybersecurity, outlining the control standards SaaS vendors must meet to be eligible for most government contracts.

4. How does Knox help SaaS vendors achieve FedRAMP readiness faster?
Knox automates NIST 800-53 control mapping, generates SSPs, and provides built-in FedRAMP Moderate or IL4/5 compliance, reducing costs and timelines by up to 90 percent.

5. What makes Knox’s approach different from traditional FedRAMP consulting?
Knox delivers a guided, automated path to authorization with continuous monitoring and AI-aligned compliance tools, helping vendors get FedRAMP-listed in about 90 days.



Ready to get listed and start closing government contracts?
Let’s talk. → www.knoxsystems.com

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